Class A Team Expedited Owner Operators / OTR and Scheduled Lanes

About Forward Air Transportation Services

Team Owner Operators

Division Overview: TLX (Expedited Full Truckload) is not your ordinary truckload service provider. As a TLX Team Owner Operator, you will handle capacity on-demand expedited shipments for our extensive network of customers throughout the entire United States and parts of Canada including long haul, regional and local truckload capacity. TLX is one of Forward Air’s fastest growing divisions with an immediate need to partner with like-minded owner operators that are interested in expanding their business into fleet ownership. Enjoy the miles of a truckload environment with the higher pay of an expedite carrier. Our driver friendly fleet managers provide you with unmatched support to effectively operate your business and the miles and revenue to earn unparalleled financial success.

Job Description: Forward Air Transportation Services, Inc. is looking for capable and dedicated Team Owner Operators to partner with our TLX Division. Owner Operators are responsible for the pick-up and delivery of our customers’ freight throughout our national network. TLX opportunities are time sensitive, customer to customer deliveries. Drop & hook and scheduled lanes are available.

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Compensation:

• Top earners average $300K (+) per year
• $1.17 / mile for all miles + FSC (includes hazmat pay)*
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
• Average over 5,200 miles per week
• Additional $0.02 per mile for trucks that are 5 years old or newer
• Longevity based rate increases though the Tenure Program

Incentives:

• Excellent planned home-time program
• Scheduled and round-trip runs available
• Weekly settlements with direct deposit option
• Lightweight freight with the average load weighing less than 30,000 lbs.
• 95% drop & hook freight
• Regionally based FSC (fuel surcharge) program with discounts at the pump up to $0.25 per gallon
• 100% paid tolls and pre-pass / EZ pass
• No charge for Qualcomm (after 1 year) and no charge for base plates (after 2 years)
• Tire discounts and maintenance program
• Driver advocate service provided to you by our Contractor Relations Team
• Great health and wellness benefits
• Trippak document services
• Lease purchase program - $0 down, no credit check, programs are available through 3rd party vendors*
• Team trainee program – Less tenured drivers (6 months experience or more) can partner with a veteran driver (1 year or more verified experience) to operate as a team in order to gain valuable experience at a great pay rate!

Team Owner Operators

Qualifications:

• Class A CDL required
• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Previous Driving Experience: 12 months in the past 3 years and/or 24 months in the past 5 years
• No more than 2 violations on MVR for past 36 months
• Must adhere to all DOT requirements (Including drug screen & physical)
• All applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation

General Program Offerings

Pay Information for Owner Operators

Do you pay for layovers?

Yes

Do you pay for breakdowns?

No

Do you pay for loading and unloading?

Yes

Do you pay for tarp?

No

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